Monday, March 29, 2010

Badge of speed

Inspired by a time to get. A cars emblem doesn't just represent who manufactured it. The emblem connects it with the lineage that makes that car special, be it a history of racing, luxury, or durability. One gets a very different mental image when they see the badge of an Aston Martin then when looking at a Toyota. In some cases the image may be negative but usually an emblem ties a car to whichever era it shined brightest.The consistency of European automakers emblems makes me wish that American and Japanese auto makers followed suit. I feel like the change in logo separates the cars from its predecessors. Maybe this is a good thing, I'll take anything that will remove the foxbody from the history of the mustang.

A following sea is a collection of things that interest me. Be it historical figures, events, well made clothing, quality spirits, or weekend adventures. Expect equal parts modern design and nostalgia. These are the things that I seem to continually run into. My following sea.